Re: What models of Roland Midi synth modules can I actually hook to an old PC?

Posted on 2015-09-02, 06:22

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by chrisNova777

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you can use any midi module that supports GM General Midi map. The "SC" sound canvas + "MT" units were popular only because of the entry level prices at the time. if u dont have a midi module u could even wire the sound into any windows machine that includes a GM/GS Wavetable Synthesizer but most …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-02, 02:54

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by chrisNova777

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id really like to talk about the whole ps/2 mouse support issue... !@

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-02, 01:30

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by chrisNova777

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hey peter - lol that toronto case ad was placed 29 days ago AFTER he had put them on the curb already so its safe to say they are gonzo!! shame because one of them looks like a nice ATX antec Sonata! i loved that case.. used it from 2006-2010. also, im looking to get something to take pride in, a …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-02, 00:35

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by chrisNova777

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thanks for the tip re: http://www.searchtempest.com/ i just read about the VETRA box.. is that the only solution? http://www.vetra.com/327sp_new.jpg not sure how this would even work when it has male 9pin.. u would need a female to female 9 pin serial cable to attach it to the 486.. and then the …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-02, 00:27

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by chrisNova777

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i was expecting at least someone to come forward with some type of solution re: the serial/ps2/usb mouse problem to suggest a mouse + adapter combo at least?? i guess noone is reading this thread! if someone could propose a solution to add ps2/usb mouse to a serial computer it would greatly affect …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 09:42

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by chrisNova777

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hmm i just found out that ALI is actually ACER ?? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acer_Laboratories_Incorporated how is the M1429/M1431 chipset..?? anyone know?

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 08:32

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by chrisNova777

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i placed a classified ad http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/wan/5200555438.html but i doubt anyone will answer it!!

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 07:24

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by chrisNova777

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ODwilly wrote: At this point my suggestion would be to find a good OEM 486 machine that meets your requirements TBH. They usually have ps/2 and just WORK all around man. unfortunately typing in "good oem 486" into ebay doesnt work 😊

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 04:22

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by chrisNova777

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/VESA-VL-IDE-VL400GW-1-HDE-Floppy-Serial-Parallel-Controller-Card/191661583199?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D33278%26meid%3D395a0fae8fb544ebaeccce271d03458a%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D252058025206 is this …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 04:05

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by chrisNova777

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i have no way to know if its speed sensitive without going thru with the experiment to find out.. it all stems from me wanting to use this software the way it was used in 1993 time.. when cubase on pc was revered to be most close to the atari in terms of performance. it was thru my close research …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 03:36

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by chrisNova777

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i appreciate u trying to help.. but i dont have an ISA/VLB io controller either... or an ISA/VLB graphics card.. or a mouse that will work.. or an AT case :D i need to get an AT keyboard to PS/2 keyboard adapter aswell.. a million things i need to get this to happen :( im kind of leaning towards a …

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Re: Biostar MB-8433UUD-A

Posted on 2015-09-01, 03:27

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by chrisNova777

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so.. the reason u socketed this RTC clock thing, is because they go bad?? and so u can swap a new one in for a bad one? is there any chance of you helping other people repair any other similar boards that are on ebay as "for parts" ?? 😁

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 02:39

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by chrisNova777

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im in canada.. Ontario.. its the same everywhere now. people trying to charge crazy prices for this old hardware. if i had of bought back in 2010 it would have been close to free.

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 02:27

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by chrisNova777

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if i could find a cheap motherboard it wouldnt really be a problem to order a 50$ baby AT case & PSU trouble is people are postin boards for 200$+ for a motherboard that doesnt have video, or io controller built in.. like anything, people will exploit whatever they can for profit...... the human …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 02:18

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by chrisNova777

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do a search for AT cases right now on ebay, they are all priced between 50-100$ for a case.. some with a PSU some without.. and thats not included shipping .. or import charges

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 01:46

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by chrisNova777

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486 boards with no PCI slots!!! VL/I-486SV2GX4 VL/I-486SV2G ISA-486SV2 (some with VLB, some without) with these i will have to buy new parts especially for it; which will only work with it; ie: serial mouse, AT Case, ISA/VLB io Controller, ISA/VLB Graphic all of these things wil be sold SEPERATELY …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-09-01, 01:36

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by chrisNova777

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yes theres something special about the 486.. i remember.. i used to build dx2 66mhz everyday - my first job ever was as a computer tech this was in 1992/1993 i was like 15/16 years old.... so long ago.. i knew everything about them then, and i ran a BBS at home on my 9600 baud modem, which i …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-08-31, 22:26

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by chrisNova777

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I don't think there is. Also, some 486 boards might have the pads for a PS/2 connector, but I'm not sure they are 100% functional. Also, remember, I wouldn't be surprised if even here at Vogons not many people have a VLB 486 board with a PS/2 mouse header. if the ps2 mouse was not working isnt it …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-08-31, 22:26

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by chrisNova777

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I don't think there is. Also, some 486 boards might have the pads for a PS/2 connector, but I'm not sure they are 100% functional. Also, remember, I wouldn't be surprised if even here at Vogons not many people have a VLB 486 board with a PS/2 mouse header. if the ps2 mouse was not working isnt it …

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Re: building old 386/486 systems.. AT form factor vs ATX

Posted on 2015-08-31, 20:12

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by chrisNova777

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ATX case, ATX PSU, PS/2 mouse... You are the perfect customer for a ATX based Super Socket 7 machine :) With a MMX processor you can switch it into a 386DX and 486DX2 through the caches. could u direct me to a more detailed post that details this? how its done and why it works etc?? so u are saying …

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